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Doug Christie Breaks Down Dramatic Shift in Kings' Season Priorities

The Sacramento Kings are sitting at 6-20 and 13th in the Western Conference, and the focus in Sacramento appears to have shifted, with all eyes turning to the young players on the roster.

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Kings weighing trade options as season continues to slide

The Kings appear headed toward a reset as their difficult season continues to spiral. Sacramento is off to a 6-20 start and is expected to explore the trade market ahead of the Feb.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / December 16

Disconnect Between Doug Christie, Kings Players?

It has been a disappointing season so far in Sacramento, where the Kings are off to a 6-20 start and are expected to explore the possibility of moving several of their veteran players ahead of the February 5 deadline, writes Marc J.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 16

Alarming Report Reveals Kings' Veterans Clashing With Doug Christie

December 15th is here, and so is the unofficial start of trade season for the Sacramento Kings and the rest of the NBA. Most media members will remind fans that this date is marked on the calendar solely because it is when most players are available to be traded, not because there is some magic spell that is lifted. NBA insider Marc J.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 15

Doug Christie Addresses Nique Clifford's Quiet Showing

The Sacramento Kings continued their free-fall to start the season, dropping to 6-20 on the season after another loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves . It's not a shock that the Kings are bad, but it is surprising that they are this bad.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 12

Kings HC Doug Christie’s blunt reason why Sacramento got crushed by Nuggets

The Sacramento Kings had no answers for the Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, and Doug Christie did not hide from it. Speaking after the loss, Christie offered a blunt explanation that cut through everything else.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 10

Doug Christie Praises Kings Rookie Following Strong Stretch

Not much has gone right for the Sacramento Kings this season. They are sitting at 6-18 and 13th in the Western Conference, have dealt with injuries all year, and almost every player is on the trading block with the deadline quickly approaching.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 7

Doug Christie Praises DeMar DeRozan’s Effort — Why It Matters for the Kings

The Miami Heat were on the second night of a back-to-back after an extremely tight loss in and it still felt like the Sacramento Kings wouldn’t stand a chance.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 4

Doug Christie Bluntly Admits What Kings Fans Have Already Been Saying

The Sacramento Kings suffered a crushing 121-95 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, getting outscored by 27 in the second half after leading at the break.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4

Kings HC Doug Christie drops hint on starting lineup change after loss to Rockets

The Sacramento Kings were blown out 121-95 by the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night at the Toyota Center. Although Sacramento led by a point at halftime, Houston stormed through the third quarter, outscoring the Kings 36-19 and finishing the stretch with a 30-8 run in the final eight minutes.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 1

Doug Christie Addresses Kings' Major Struggles After Loss to Grizzlies

After a couple of wins, the Sacramento Kings have come crashing down to earth. The Kings fell to the Memphis Grizzlies 115-107, marking their third consecutive loss.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 29

Doug Christie Finds Silver Lining in Kings' Deflating Loss to Jazz

The Sacramento Kings’ winning streak was extremely short-lived, and they have now dropped two straight after losing to the Utah Jazz. The Jazz are one of the few teams in the league where most would expect the Kings to have a chance to win with their level of talent.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 27

Kings were back to stinking it up vs. Suns, and Doug Christie called them out on it

The Sacramento Kings fell flat again in a 112–100 loss to the Phoenix Suns, and the latest stumble sent their NBA Cup run straight into elimination. The Kings players looked overwhelmed from the jump, and the Suns punished every mistake.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 26

NBA Notes: Rockets, Dillon Brooks, Kings, Doug Christie, Warriors

Dillon Brooks got his first shot at the Rockets since Houston traded him to Phoenix this summer, and the reunion played out exactly the way you’d expect.

Sacramento Kings News / Dallas Hoops Journal / November 26

Domantas Sabonis Disappointed With Sacramento Kings’ Downward Trajectory, Usage Rate Under Doug Christie

According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Domantas Sabonis is disappointed with the Sacramento Kings’ downward trajectory and his usage rate under head coach Doug Christie.

Sacramento Kings News / Hardwood Heroics / November 22

Sacramento Kings Star Gets Brutally Honest on the Current State of the Team Amid Losing Run

The Sacramento Kings are off to a horrific 3-13 start this season, and veteran forward DeMar DeRozan didn’t mince words when he was asked about the team’s morale, following their 137-96 blowout defeat against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 21

Kings’ Doug Christie recently torched players after ugly loss. Did he do it again after Grizzlies catastrophe?

Under the bright Memphis lights, the Sacramento Kings hoped for a reset, maybe even a breakthrough. The Kings arrived in Memphis searching for something, any spark that said their season was turning, but nothing good seems to be happening to them anymore.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / November 14

Kings make significant change involving Russell Westbrook, Dennis Schroder

Doug Christie is making a significant change to the rotation.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 13

NBA Notes: Kings, Doug Christie, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Magic

Coach Doug Christie said Tuesday that the Kings would “get it right.” Two nights later, nothing looked right at all. Sacramento followed that vow with two more home losses, including a 33-point drubbing by the Hawks after falling behind by 44.

Sacramento Kings News / Total Apex Sports / November 13

Sacramento Kings HC Doug Christie Delivers Fiery Postgame Speech Amid 3-8 Start

The Sacramento Kings have stumbled out of the gate to a 3-8 record, and the pressure is mounting on the veteran-laden squad. In the face of growing criticism, head coach Doug Christie delivered a passionate and fiery defense of his team, sending a clear message to all the doubters.

Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / November 12

Kings don't get it right after coach's big speech

Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie addressed the media before Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets and declared that his team was "gonna get it right" despite a 3-7 start.

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Sacramento Kings News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

Kings HC Doug Christie Making Same Mistake As Mike Brown?

Is Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie going to make the same mistake as his predecessor? That is to say, he hasn’t stopped being a player’s coach, his messages landing more softly on the tarmac.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / June 24

Kings officially announce Doug Christie’s coaching staff

After removing the interim tag from head coach Doug Christie and signing him to a new multiyear contract earlier this offseason, the Kings have finalized and formally announced the coaching staff that will be working with Christie in 2025-26.